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US HB1732

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Christopher Pappas

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Origin

House of Representatives

119th Congress

AI Summary

  • Reinstates criminal penalties for individuals who charge veterans unauthorized fees for assistance with VA benefits claims
  • Prohibits soliciting, contracting for, charging, or receiving any fee or compensation for preparing, presenting, or prosecuting VA benefits claims without proper authorization
  • Violators would be subject to fines as provided under Title 18 of the U.S. Code
  • Exempts fees that are properly authorized under existing sections 5904 (accredited representatives) or 1984 (insurance claims) of Title 38
  • Amends Section 5905 of Title 38 by adding a new subsection specifically addressing unauthorized fee charging

Legislative Description

GUARD VA Benefits Act Governing Unaccredited Representatives Defrauding VA Benefits Act

Armed forces and national security

Last Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.

3/27/2025

Committee Referrals

Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs3/27/2025
Veterans' Affairs2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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